We utilize a CNC laser cutting table for the cutting of all our AR500 products.

Plasma cutting cuts slowly, this puts a lot of heat into the steel. ( Submerged plasma cutting machine is no better) This excess heat can result in excessive chipping and damage near the cut edge during use and easily shattering when shot. Plasma cutting generates large amounts of heat that is deposited into the target, softening its edges. The heat-affected zone (HAZ) generated by plasma cutting is the largest out of the most commonly used methods for cutting abrasion resistant steel. Most AR500 is cut with plasma cutters as they are cheap and relatively small compared to other methods.

3/8" AR500 steel targets work great for the following calibers 223, 5.56, 5.45×39, 7.62×39 and 308. For velocities over 3000fps MV use at 200 yards minimum. 1/4" AR500 is for Handguns and should be used no closer than 10 yards and rifles 100 yards. Be sure you have a downward angle to direct splatter away from shooter towards the ground.

All targets are raw and unfinished

All of our AR500 targets carry a limited lifetime guarantee from breakage

Tactical scorpion gear

About Tactical Scorpion Gear

Manufacturers of quality armor products utilizing the newest technology. Omron controlled automated presses. PLC controlled CNC tables and cutters provide repetitive quality in each product produced. We have an Aramid and PE shopproviding us the capability to produce almost any custom configuration.